Nominations Sought for Lucy Hampton Bostick Award
Contributed by The Friends of the Richland County Public Library

Lucy Hampton Bostick, long- time head librarian in Richland County and former RCPL director, 1928- 1968, is credited with fostering interest in Southern literature and history, improving cultural life in Columbia and promoting library appreciation throughout the state.

The Friends of the Richland County Public Library are seeking nominations for the Lucy Hampton Bostick Award. The annual award, which includes a medal and a cash honorarium, recognizes a South Carolina author, someone who has written a significant literary work on South Carolina or someone in the Midlands who has advanced interest in books or libraries.

The award honors Lucy Hampton Bostick, long-time head librarian in Richland County and former RCPL director from 1928-1968. Bostick is credited with fostering interest in Southern literature and history, improving cultural life in Columbia and promoting library appreciation throughout the state.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 2. Nomination forms are available at www.myRCPL.com/bostick or by calling the Friends of RCPL at (803) 929- 3475.

The Friends of RCPL is a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness of and support for RCPL. Friends' memberships start at only $25. Visit www.myRCPL.com/friends.